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75th Year, No. 9 Freeport, N.Y. 11520
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In February, the Tfeeport Memorial Library celebrated the history of the Freeport Fire Department. The library's display featured photographs
and memorabilia from the fire (;iepartment's long history. , Material for this exhibit came from the Freeport Fire Department, the Freeport Historical Society, and the pri­vate collection of Marty Himes. At left is a postcard of five Freeport fire houses. Early firehouses include: (upper left) Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, Church Street just south of the' pres­ent firehouse; (lower left) Vigilant Hose Co. No. 2, North Main Street; (lower cen­ter) Wide Awake Engine Co. No. 2 in Silas Williams livery stable, 54 South Main Street; (upper center) Bayview Hose Co. No. 3, Bayview Avenue south of Atlantic Avenue; (upper right) Ever Ready Hose Co. No. 1, east side of Bedell.
Freeport trustees approve service station
by Sharon G. Jonas
The Hess Corporation's application to raze and rebuild the existing service station at 125 West Sunrise Highway at Ocean Avenue was unanimously approved at the Village of Freeport's Board of Trustees meeting on February 22.
Comments from residents were positive, as they welcomed new business to the area and concerns or criticism of the project were not expressed.
Representing Hess, attorney Kevin O'Brien said the plans include building a Hess Express Mart which sells light shacks, beer and seasonal items. The design is mod­eled after Hess stations operating in Plainview, Oceanside and numerous loca­tions
throughout Long Island. Mr. O'Brien said that Hess, following federal, state and county regulations, would remove and replace the underground tanks and piping as well as reconfigure the layout to face Sunrise Highway.
The timeline to complete the project is estimated to be around 120 days once con­struction commences. While Hess would prefer to purchase the property, Mr. O'Brien stated he believed the arrangement was for a 20-year lease with approximately two five-year options.
Mayor Andrew Hardwick felt that resi­dent James Caracciolo's suggestion to include start and completion dates in the agreement was "point well taken." Mr. Caracciolo's concern stems from an
uncompleted project or what he termed an "eyesore" that the downturn in the econo­my created in his neighborhood. Mr. O'Brien responded by saying that some phases of the project, which include acquir­ing multiple permits, cculd possibly impact the timeline and said that "timeframes must be cognizant of this."
Noise reduction amendment post­poned
The public hearing to consider an amendment to a village code entitled "Peace and Good Order" was post­poned until the March 22 village board meeting. This amendment considers regulating noise generated by enterpris­es along the Nautical Mile which can
be heard by nearby residents.
Public comment
Residentsweghed in on an assortment of topics as well as posed questions to the mayor Praise was given by Mr James Caracciolo to the administration for finally removing the graffiti which has marred the raikoad trestles for years. Mayor Hardwick praised state Senator Charles Fuschillo for "helping us to get it done."
Snow, removal concerns were expressed by Peggy Lester, who asked that the plow­ing actually be done curb-to curb and not just down the middle of the road. She expressed gratitude for the plows coming in a timely way,
(continued on page 2)
First Freeport
school budget hearing
page 3
New Triangie girls In Baldwin
pages
Operation SPLASH
sets sail page 6
Residents protest
bus, LIRR cuts
page 11

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Girl Scouts
special issue March 11
Send us your Girl Scout articles and photos to Lmedit@optimum.net
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l.'l/" i?-^'Ju- /^*V/, •" >••• «;,• ,^".,
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In February, the Tfeeport Memorial Library celebrated the history of the Freeport Fire Department. The library's display featured photographs
and memorabilia from the fire (;iepartment's long history. , Material for this exhibit came from the Freeport Fire Department, the Freeport Historical Society, and the pri­vate collection of Marty Himes. At left is a postcard of five Freeport fire houses. Early firehouses include: (upper left) Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, Church Street just south of the' pres­ent firehouse; (lower left) Vigilant Hose Co. No. 2, North Main Street; (lower cen­ter) Wide Awake Engine Co. No. 2 in Silas Williams livery stable, 54 South Main Street; (upper center) Bayview Hose Co. No. 3, Bayview Avenue south of Atlantic Avenue; (upper right) Ever Ready Hose Co. No. 1, east side of Bedell.
Freeport trustees approve service station
by Sharon G. Jonas
The Hess Corporation's application to raze and rebuild the existing service station at 125 West Sunrise Highway at Ocean Avenue was unanimously approved at the Village of Freeport's Board of Trustees meeting on February 22.
Comments from residents were positive, as they welcomed new business to the area and concerns or criticism of the project were not expressed.
Representing Hess, attorney Kevin O'Brien said the plans include building a Hess Express Mart which sells light shacks, beer and seasonal items. The design is mod­eled after Hess stations operating in Plainview, Oceanside and numerous loca­tions
throughout Long Island. Mr. O'Brien said that Hess, following federal, state and county regulations, would remove and replace the underground tanks and piping as well as reconfigure the layout to face Sunrise Highway.
The timeline to complete the project is estimated to be around 120 days once con­struction commences. While Hess would prefer to purchase the property, Mr. O'Brien stated he believed the arrangement was for a 20-year lease with approximately two five-year options.
Mayor Andrew Hardwick felt that resi­dent James Caracciolo's suggestion to include start and completion dates in the agreement was "point well taken." Mr. Caracciolo's concern stems from an
uncompleted project or what he termed an "eyesore" that the downturn in the econo­my created in his neighborhood. Mr. O'Brien responded by saying that some phases of the project, which include acquir­ing multiple permits, cculd possibly impact the timeline and said that "timeframes must be cognizant of this."
Noise reduction amendment post­poned
The public hearing to consider an amendment to a village code entitled "Peace and Good Order" was post­poned until the March 22 village board meeting. This amendment considers regulating noise generated by enterpris­es along the Nautical Mile which can
be heard by nearby residents.
Public comment
Residentsweghed in on an assortment of topics as well as posed questions to the mayor Praise was given by Mr James Caracciolo to the administration for finally removing the graffiti which has marred the raikoad trestles for years. Mayor Hardwick praised state Senator Charles Fuschillo for "helping us to get it done."
Snow, removal concerns were expressed by Peggy Lester, who asked that the plow­ing actually be done curb-to curb and not just down the middle of the road. She expressed gratitude for the plows coming in a timely way,
(continued on page 2)
First Freeport
school budget hearing
page 3
New Triangie girls In Baldwin
pages
Operation SPLASH
sets sail page 6
Residents protest
bus, LIRR cuts
page 11